Equity & Wellbeing

Delivery method

This is a virtual professional learning programme delivered by Dr Coral Harper (Trauma Informed Schools UK) through the Zoom Platform (please note you will not need to download the Zoom app to access. A link to attend will be sent to open)

Duration

Two x 90 minute training sessions.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region.

Phase

All phases.

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be virtual training sessions, delivered by an expert trainer with opportunities to explore theory and practical strategies for application.

Programme Outline

These sessions will support practitioners to understand the science and benefits of playing and learning in a natural environment and connecting with animals and living species. It will offer both underpinning scientific theory and practical application to enable staff to understand to develop an understanding of how nature can help us to maintain positive mental health.

Registration

Please complete the https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUNEVGWDZOUjBWSTNDV1JBNjJCTkIySEpRUi4u

Title of activity

Awareness Raising - Equity

Date

11th and 21st June 2021

Duration

60 Minute Session

Delivery method

Synchronous via Online Video Platform.

Target Audience

School leaders.

Phase

All phases.

Language of Delivery

English. Facilitation available in Welsh.

Program format

Presentation by ERW officer – question and answer available via chat. Playlist to accompany the session.

Program outline

What is equity?

What is the link between equity and wellbeing?

Registration

Please use this Microsoft form to register for the event :

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUOTM0R0lIWTRYWjBPT1lXQlRQTUNSMVI3TC4u

Title of activity

Awareness Raising - Empathy

Date

18th and 29th June and 7th July 2021

Duration

60 Minute Session

Delivery method

Synchronous via Online Video Platform.

Target Audience

Practitioners with a responsibility for wellbeing within school /settings.

Phase

All phases.

Language of Delivery

English. Facilitation available in Welsh.

Program format

Presentation by ERW officer – question and answer available via chat. Playlist to accompany the session.

Program outline

What is empathy?

Empathy in Curriculum for Wales & Framework on embedding a whole-school approach to emotional and mental well-being

How to teach and develop empathy.

Registration

Please use this Microsoft form to register for the event :

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1- mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUQlhaNE5GUDZSNTVGRjBZNThDUTRaU0xMTS4u

Title of activity

Emotion Coaching

Date

30th June and 8th July 2021 9.00 - 15.30

Duration

Two Day Training Programme

Delivery method

Synchronous via Online Video Platform

Target Audience

Practitioners who are keen to explore Emotion Coaching for delivery and introduction to their own school or settings.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Materials will be bilingual.

Program format

Specialist led training session with opportunities for interactive learning and Q&A. Resources shared following session.

Program outline

This 2 day training programme will cover all aspects participants will need to enable them to undertake Emotion Coaching in their own practice and/or equip them with the foundations to become ECUK Practitioner Trainers or ECUK Mentors. Training materials will be made available for future use including powerpoint content and activity sheets for participants to adapt for their own contexts

Registration

Please complete this short registration form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUMVBPVjNBOTc3WVFTTU5WT1U5WU1RRU5QSS4u

Mike Gershon - Maximising the Impact of Differentiation in Whole-Class Teaching: Strategies, Activities and Techniques to Ensure Every Learner Makes Great Progress

Delivery method

Virtual launch event delivered through Microsoft Teams. Online resources available for self study and reflection.

Duration

Virtual Event 1 x 1 Hour.

4 x 1 Hour. Programme of self study - resources available now.

https://hwbwave15.sharepoint.com/sites/ERW/Leadership/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?viewid=31055833%2D0751%2D4a58%2D894a%2D8dc977fcabb7&id=%2Fsites%2FERW%2FLeadership%2FShared%20Documents%2FSue%20Video

Target Audience

Classroom practitioners and senior leaders from all schools and setting

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

Fully narrated power points for self study

Programme Outline

Mike Gershon is an expert educationalist whose knowledge of teaching and learning extends across the Key Stages and the curriculum. His online teaching tools have been viewed and downloaded more than 3.5 million times by teachers in over 180 countries and territories. He is also the author of more than thirty books on teaching and learning, including numerous bestsellers covering categories such as outstanding teaching, assessment for learning, differentiation, questioning, growth mindsets and Bloom’s Taxonomy.

• • Session 1: Defining Differentiation and Differentiated Questioning - 1 hour 10 mins

  • Session 2: Scaffolding, Modelling and Working Memory - 1 hour 5 mins

  • Session 3: Using Taxonomies to Differentiate - 1 hour 5 mins

  • Session 4: Differentiation Through Feedback and Metacognition - 1 hour

Registration

Launch Event - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UQlFVQlRGVlNKVFVHTzlDNFRNQVU3QzFIVS4u

Resources will are available here - https://hwbwave15.sharepoint.com/sites/ERW/Leadership/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?viewid=31055833%2D0751%2D4a58%2D894a%2D8dc977fcabb7&id=%2Fsites%2FERW%2FLeadership%2FShared%20Documents%2FSue%20Video

The resources are available for self study. They have been commissioned for the sole use of practitioners in ERW and NPT.

Delivery method

Online programme of self study.

Duration

5 x 1 Hour. Programme of self study - resources available below:

Target Audience

Classroom practitioners and senior leaders from all schools and setting

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

5 x 15 minute videos which include activities that provide approximately 1 hour training sessions for each video.

Programme Outline

Samantha Garner is an educational consultant and trainer specializing in special educational need and mental health. She is an ex- SENCo and a qualified cognitive behavior therapist and child and adolescent counsellor. She trains education staff nationally and internationally, writes regularly for educational publications and is a published author.

Working with parents – looking at the challenges faced when working with parents and how we can build effective positive relationships to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Inclusivity in education – what is inclusivity and how can we promote it within our setting and within our individual working practices.

Quality First Teaching as the first wave of support for ALN students – moving on from the traditional way of supporting ALN, quality first teaching is now the first wave of ALN support. What is it and how can we achieve it.

Using multi-sensory teaching to support ALN students – why we don’t all learn the same way, and how we can plan and evaluate our practice to ensure we are reaching all students, not just those who learn how we teach.

Neurodiverse and neurotypical – what do these terms actually mean and how do they affect me in the classroom? What is the latest research regarding ALN and education?

Resources

Inclusivity in education – what is inclusivity and how can we promote it within our setting and within our individual working practices.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14LZ22aXbkpjekh7WlgBL29tBqnst3u4U/view?usp=sharing

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Quality first teaching - https://youtu.be/aeg9iPja1U4

Working with parents - https://youtu.be/Y7A-SipLHZI

Inclusivity in schools - https://youtu.be/6r9VkM83G6o

Multi-sensory teaching - https://youtu.be/nlNKgBH96Eg

Title of activity

Bloom – Mental Health Resilience Training

Date

November - December 2020

Duration

3 Hour Virtual Training Session

Delivery method

Synchronous via Online Video Platform

Target Audience

Secondary Leaders / Practitioners

Phase

Secondary - KS4 and KS5

Language of Delivery

English. Materials will be bilingual.

Program format

Specialist led training session with opportunities for interactive learning and Q&A. Resources shared following session. Train the Trainer format.

Program outline

3 hour training on the BLOOM programme which has been developed by Mental Health UK and is aimed at 14-18 year olds to help them develop the tools and knowledge they need in order to manage their own mental health through life’s transitions. The BLOOM programme has been designed for two distinct age groups: 14-16 year olds and 17-18 year olds. Mental Health UK require 3 members of staff per school to undertake the training who will then be supported to deliver an 8 week programme to 2 cohorts of learners. ERW will provide supply costs @£90

Registration

Please contact diane.evans@erw.cymru for more information and to register interest.

Delivery method

This is a virtual training session delivered by Dr Coral Harper (Trauma Informed Schools UK) through the Zoom Platform (please note you will not need to download the Zoom app to access. A link to attend will be sent to open)

Duration

This training session will last three hours between 1-4pm

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region.

Phase

All

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be virtual training session, delivered by an expert trainer with opportunities to explore a whole school approach to being trauma informed.

Programme Outline

A growing number of children are presenting with attachment difficulties following exposure to trauma. This training session will give participants the opportunity to understand what being trauma informed means and how it can impact on the wellbeing of the whole school.

Registration

Please complete this short form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UMFI0NFNEMTdZVkcyVlo3Qks2REtXNThYUC4u and the link will be sent out ahead of the training session.

Date

Available now on Dolen

Duration

Part 1 : 40 minutes

Part 2 : 60 minutes

Delivery method

Asynchronous

Target Audience

All practitioners

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English

Programme format

2 psychoeducation videos written and presented by Professor Neil Frude entitled ‘Understanding and Helping Children with Anxiety’

Programme outline

Part 1 outlines the basic facts about the nature of anxiety and explains that anxiety is a normal emotional reaction to any circumstances that appear to be a threat in any way. Professor Frude explains how anxiety is also a personality dimension which varies from person to person. People who have experienced early trauma are more prone to be anxious. He then sets the talk in the current context and outlines the nature of anxiety and considers how it has been affected by the Covid 19 pandemic.

In part 2 Professor Frude discusses how the classroom environment and the behavior of teachers can help to prevent and alleviate children’s anxiety. He outlines what he considers to be the key knowledge and skills children and young people can be taught to help them understand and manage their anxiety. Professor Frude provides simple and effective strategies that children and young people can use on a daily basis to help themselves manage anxiety

Delivery method

This is a virtual professional learning programme - Thinking Differently for Disadvantaged Learners - delivered through a series of six training videos by the Challenging Education Team.

Duration

Each training video is 90 minutes long and new one will be released every half term.

Target Audience

This PL programme is open to all staff across the ERW region and is free to access.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This innovative new professional learning programme is available FREE to all schools and staff across the ERW region. This programme will take an in depth look at disadvantage and vulnerability within our schools and offer solutions and opportunities to think differently. Six training videos and resources released through the year.

Full information available here - https://www.erw.wales/news/thinking-differently-for-disadvantaged-learners/

Programme Outline

Themes of training modules

Overview

Settling In - 15th October 2020

This will include sessions on (e.g.) top tips for newly qualified teachers; teaching learning behaviours and setting high expectations for our most disadvantaged learners.

An equity-based ethos - 23rd November 2020

This module will focus on ‘hearts and minds’ encouraging staff to reflect on their own beliefs and how this impacts on their actions, so that work being undertaken in school is carried out with the most disadvantaged learner in mind.

Assessing the poorest child - 25th January 2021

The sessions here will include how lesson planning and curriculum planning impacts on the poorest learners. It will examine how to avoid assessments further disadvantaging the poorest learners

Hard to reach schools? - 22nd February 2021

Here we will look at the school as part of the community, including the challenges of attendance and parental engagement for the poorest families.

Moving on and Moving up - 10th May 2021

This theme will allow us to deliver sessions on careers-related learning, transition (in school and between schools) and the additional support that a disadvantaged learner may need.

Taking the REINs; Reflection, Evaluation, Impact, Next Steps - 28th June 2021

In the final module, we will run sessions to enable all practitioners to reflect on their successes during the academic year and help them to plan the best ways to ensure that the positive differences made for disadvantaged learners become embedded in the school.

Registration

Sign up for the programme can be done via this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccbg6YudEBYUKBd2GCTg_ToT-YTVKUTC0MMVlfcIM_b4HSAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Dylan Williams, Regional Coordinator for the PDG dylan.williams@erw.cymru

Delivery method

This is a virtual professional learning programme - Wellbeing Matters - delivered through a series of six training videos developed by Gwylan UK.

Duration

All videos are prerecorded and are available on a fortnightly basis.

Target Audience

This PL programme is open to all staff across the ERW region and is free to access.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English and Welsh. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

6 bilingual training videos which use research and evidence based insights into positive psychology in the context of promoting personal and social awareness throughout the school day. There are 6 videos and each is accompanied with some suggested activities. The videos can be used in full/part with learners as well depending on whether practitioners feel it is appropriate. The videos are going to be made available on a fortnightly basis

Programme Outline

• Meaning 12.10.20

• Optimism 26.10.20

• Gratitude 9.11.20

• Empathy 23.11.20

• Kindness 07.12.20

• Savouring 21.12.20

Registration

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact cressy.morgan@erw.cymru

Delivery method

This is a virtual session delivered by Kate Thomas (Children in Wales) through the Microsoft Teams Platform. A link to attend will be sent to open following registration.

Duration

45 minutes (two different times available).

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region. The toolkit is designed to support schools better understand poverty and the impact this can have in school.

Phase

All phases.

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be virtual training sessions, delivered by an expert trainer with opportunities to explore theory and practical strategies for application.

Programme Outline

This session will provide an opportunity to learn about the Price of Pupil Poverty Toolkit, it's uses and the effective practice that led to it's creation. This a short session designed to explore content and generate self reflective questions for schools and settings.

Registration

Complete this short registration form with your preferred date and a Teams meeting invite will be sent ahead of the session - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UMDEyM0E4QVQyS1pVOTBPS0NUVjNMUklQMy4u

Any questions please contact Dylan Williams, ERW PDG Coordinator dylan.williams@erw.cymru

ERW Online Reading Project – Keeping Pupils Reading! Supporting Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Learners

Question and Answer Session

January 25^th

Duration

10am – 10.30

Delivery Method

This is a synchronous event being delivered via Microsoft Teams in partnership with Dr. Emily Roberts-Tyler and Sarah Roberts( University of Bangor )

This session will be recorded and available through Dolen.

Target Audience

Senior leaders/ SENCO’s/ALNCO’s ; Teachers , Teaching assistants

Phase

Primary/Secondary

Language of Delivery

English.

Program format

A remote Q and A session by Dr.Emily Roberts- Tyler , Sarah Roberts, Sue Painter

Recording of the session will be available via Dolen

Program outline

Q and A session , please send questions in advance to via the form below

January 25th 10am - 11 am

Registration

https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage.aspx?fragment=FormId%3DUg4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k9ubOuFangtAvQ1Nr0O3QaVURFVTN01PR0JEWENGVUJTMVVIOVlJTDZLSi4u%26Token%3D92454695b3464995ae63bdf3b8231125

ERW TEN-DD project - What is TEN-DD ? Find out more

Teaching Early Numeracy to Children with Developmental Disabilities) is an early numeracy programme that is evidence-based, informed by numeracy research and learning theory

Date

2^nd December

Start time/Duration

10 – 11 am

Delivery method

This is a synchronous event being delivered via Microsoft Teams in partnership with Dr. Corinna Grindle ( University of Warwick )

This session will be recorded and available through Dolen.

Target Audience

Head teachers , Senior leaders, SENCO’s/ALNCO’s , Teachers

Phase

Primary and Secondary settings – specifically aimed at those teaching pupils with developmental delay.

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme format

A combination of remote presentation by Dr.Corinna Grindle with opportunities for Q and A with Corinna, Sue Painter ( Lead for special schools and alternative settings ) and Dylan Williams ( Regional Coordinator for the PDG)

Recording of the session will be available via Dolen

Programme outline

Dr Corinna Grindle will present on the TEN –DD project -

· What is TEN -DD?

· How is it delivered in schools and in the home?

· What is the evidence-base for the programme?

· What this project involve?

Delegates will then be given the opportunity to ask questions and will be provided with details to express an initial interest to sign up for the project and be sent further details.

Recording

https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/65a881d4-86cb-4d63-bec9-73e437736ef6

For more information and to register please contact sue.painter@erw.cymru

Date

2020-2021

Duration

1 Hour

Delivery method

This is an online training event for schools taking part in the Headsprout project being delivered via Microsoft Teams in partnership with Dr. Emily Roberts-Tyler ( University of Bangor )

This session will be recorded and available through Dolen.

Target Audience

Head teachers , Senior leaders, SENCO’s/ALNCO’s

Phase

Primary / Secondary

Language of Delivery

English. Presentation PowerPoint will be available bilingually.

Program format

A combination of remote presentation by Dr.Emily Roberts- Tyler with opportunities for Q and A with Emily, Sue Painter ( Lead for special schools and alternative settings ) and Dylan Williams ( Regional Coordinator for the PDG)

Recording of the session will be available via Dolen

Program Outline

Training session for schools involved in the ERW Headsprout programme that will give schools the opportunity to understand the package and the support available from Bangor University.

Recordings

Information Session - https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/6d504d5c-f777-4236-9f22-a61facb3c8be -

Training Session - https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/79df0324-0a09-458f-9157-b89b26505478

https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/a8dad1f8-6f80-44fe-bc96-41803a734313/en

Delivery method

This will be a virtual training session delivered by Ann Bell (Wales Director for Adoption UK) through the Microsoft Teams online platform.

Duration

A 2 hour session.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region. The session will offer schools and settings an opportunity to explore how best to support adopted learners and the issues that may arise in school.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This is a virtual training session, delivered by an expert trainers with opportunities to explore theory and learn strategies for the whole school and classroom.

Registration

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UMkExRE5PNldYOUpOOVg0V0tQRE85SzNSUy4u

Please complete the above form to register a place on this training session. Please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru if you have any questions. A meeting invite will be sent closer to the date.

Delivery method

This is a virtual learning programme being delivered by Helen Worrall through the Microsoft Teams platform.

Duration

Each virtual learning opportunity will last for 2 hours and will be held between 1-3pm on the following dates:

• Introduction to the Designated LAC Lead Role - 25th January 2021

• Understanding Attachment Difficulties - 8th February 2021

• Using the Observational Checklist - 22nd February 2021

• Using Relationship Based Play - 1st March 2021

• Exploring Protective Behaviours - 8th March 2021

Target Audience

Any member of staff with responsibility for LAC learners or vulnerable learners within school. Any Local Authority Education and School Improvement Team members from across the ERW region and the ERW Central Team.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

Virtual presentation with opportunities for discussion throughout. A recording of the session will be included in a playlist and made available so that the session can be disseminated.

Programme Outline

This is a programme of five separate training opportunities, designed to give school leads a strong theoretical and operational understanding of the role and the support frameworks that can be used to support children who are looked after and vulnerable learners within schools. Each session is a standalone training session but each one will build knowledge and compliment the previous session.

Registration

Fill out this short form to register your place on these virtual learning opportunities - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UQ01LR0Q0MEs1RlNaNkVFSDE4UDZXWEQ5OC4u

You will be sent a link to the training before the session. There is no limit on the numbers who can attend. You can sign up for one or more sessions. Any questions, please contact Dylan Williams, ERW PDG Regional Coordinator dylan.williams@erw.cymru

ERW is partnering with EmpathyLab to offer first-step training sessions in how to build young people’s empathy, literacy and social activism through a more systematic use of high-quality literature. Utilising EmpathyLab’s tried and tested approach of teaching empathy as a learnable skill, and supporting reading to build real-life empathy skills we are offering up to 100 schools the opportunity to be part of this exciting project between February and June 2021.

The programme will build staff understanding of how empathy-focused education develops the feeling of safety that vulnerable children need in order to learn, and explore texts with themes such as refugees and food poverty. The training lays the foundations for schools’ empathy education strategies, developing understanding and practical actions plans.

Schools taking part in the project will need to attend the two x two hour training sessions scheduled for February 5th and March 5th 2021 and be in a position to develop and integrate empathy as part of their ongoing school development journey.

Delivery method

This will be a virtual PL programme delivered by specialist trainers through an online video platform.

Duration

A programme of 2 x 2 hour training sessions and on going access to support and guidance.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region. The session will offer schools and settings an opportunity to explore what empathy is and how it can be used to develop a whole school approach to wellbeing.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be a programme of 2 x 2 virtual training sessions virtual training sessions, delivered by expert trainers with opportunities to explore empathy.

Registration

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UQ01aS1hEMVNSTUlIQjdJQVREVFE1SjZKWi4u

Please complete the above form to register. If you have any questions please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru to register an interest. A meeting invite will be sent ahead of the first session.

Delivery method

This is a virtual training session delivered by Dr Coral Harper (Trauma Informed Schools UK) through the Zoom Platform (please note you will not need to download the Zoom app to access. A link to attend will be sent to open)

Duration

This training session will last three hours.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region. The session will be of particular benefit to staff and practitioners in Early Years settings.

Phase

Early Years / Primary

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be virtual training session, delivered by an expert trainer with opportunities to explore a whole school approach to being trauma informed through the Early Years.

Programme Outline

A growing number of children are presenting with attachment difficulties following exposure to trauma. This training session will give participants the opportunity to understand what being trauma informed means and how it can impact on the wellbeing of the whole school.

Registration

Complete this short form to register - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UMk5TSlBNRUVHRTZESTZRSUVTSldGWktMRy4u and a link will be sent you ahead of the training.

Please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru with any questions.

Delivery method

This will be a virtual PL programme delivered by specialist trainers from Positive Vibes through the Microsft Teams platform.

Duration

A programme of short 1.5 hour training sessions (three of which need to be completed over a three weeks period). Full information and dates provided on registration.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region. The session will offer schools and settings an opportunity to explore what effective transition looks like and how it can be used to support the most vulnerable learner. Places are limited.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be a programme of virtual training sessions, delivered by expert trainers with opportunities to explore strategies and effective practice around transition.

Programme Outline

A focused professional learning programme for staff who work with vulnerable learners and those who may struggle with transition and change. Three structured training sessions designed to develop confidence, understanding and strategies for use in and out of the classroom.

Registration

Please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru to register interest. A registration form will be added closer to the date.

Delivery method

This will be a virtual training session delivered by a Louise Blackburn from Challenging Education through the Microsoft Teams platform.

Duration

A 2 hour session.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region. The session will offer schools and settings an opportunity to explore how to engage and work with parents and carers and the benefits of community engagement for the school.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This is a virtual training session, delivered by an expert trainers with opportunities to explore theory and learn strategies for the whole school and classroom.

Programme Outline

TBC

Registration

Please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru to register interest. A registration form will be added closer to the date.

Title of activity

An introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Date

March 18th

Duration

90 minutes

Delivery method

Synchronous via Microsoft Teams

Target Audience

All practitioners

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

Welsh (10:30 – 12:00) English (13:30 – 15:00)

Program format

Presentation by ERW officer – question and answer available via chat. Playlist to accompany the session

Program outline

What are ACEs ?

How & Why does experience of ACEs impact on development? What can we do to support the learning of those pupils with experience of ACEs?

Registration

Please use this Microsoft form to register for the event : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUNktIMDg4UzNORldDQ1NWU1lIS0RPMU9ITS4u

Session

Supporting schools develop more inclusive practice through effective use of teaching assistants and supporting pupils become more independent learners.

This programme will support schools move towards successful implementation of the ALNET Act

Delivery method

Virtual orientation event to self study resources - Arranged through each LA.

Online playlists and activities that can be completed in collaboration with other school staff.

Duration

To be completed over the period of one/two terms

Target Audience

Classroom practitioners and Senior leaders /ALNCO’s from all schools and settings.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

Bilingual playlist with most resources bilingual. Videos available in English only.

Programme Format

Two online playlists with additional resources.

Programme Outline

Are your teachers ready for implementation? Are you getting the best value from your TA's?

The WOW! programme is based on key findings of research collated by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) in the ‘Making the best use of TAs’ guidance report.

WOW! Playlist 1 for Senior leaders to review their current provision and identify the effectiveness of the support they provide for pupils who find learning difficult. These pupils may currently be school action or school action plus but may not in future need an IDP.

WOW! Playlist 2 for Teachers and teaching assistants covering a range of topics in relation to

· Effective support

· Interventions

· Developing independence skills

· Supporting learners with a range of needs – removing barriers to learning

· Growth mindset

Registration

Resources will be available via Dolen.

The resources run through events will be delivered via Teams to each LA during Spring term (Dates TBC).

• Pembrokeshire 18^th January – ALNCO forum.

For more information please contact sue.painter@erw.cymru

Physical Literacy and the Health and Well-being AoLE

Date

Primary Schools (22/02 & 09/03) or (23/02 & 08/03)

Secondary Schools (01/03 & 23/02) or ( 02/03 & 22/03)

Start time/Duration

Part 1 - 2 hours

Part 2 - 3 hours

Delivery method

MS Teams

Target Audience

Schools leaders, Health and Wellbeing coordinators and PE coordinators

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English and Welsh

Program format

Workshops

Program outline

The training is in 2 parts:

Part 1 : Physical Literacy Awareness Training

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

• Articulate the need for change in our relationship with physical activity and sport

• Recognise how individuals’ physical literacy journey impacts on their relationship with physical activity and sport

• Begin to understand how the concept of physical literacy can shape and influence our experiences of physical activity and sport

Part 2:

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by a physical literacy journey and how we can contribute to the PLJ of children, young people, and adults with whom we interact

• Articulate the rationale behind physical literacy and consider how it can influence policy, behaviour, and practice

Registration

Click here for primary:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUNTA4TU43SFJLUkdUQ0s3OUxEUDBNMUtUTC4u

Click here for secondary:

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Delivery method

This will be a virtual training session delivered by Andy Williams (a specialist external trainer and consultant) through the Microsoft Teams platform.

Duration

A 2 hour session.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region.

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This is a virtual training session, delivered by an expert trainers with opportunities to explore theory and learn strategies for the whole school and classroom.

Programme Outline

This workshop will explore how to support and enhance teaching and learning, mental health and wellbeing and curriculum creativity through a restorative, values-based, needs-led approach to the school’s structures, systems and principles. In addition we will investigate how this whole school approach enables us to have better conversations about change with all those who learn together at school.

Registration

Please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru to register interest. A registration form will be added closer to the date.

Delivery method

This is a virtual professional learning programme delivered by Dr Coral Harper (Trauma Informed Schools UK) through the Zoom Platform (please note you will not need to download the Zoom app to access. A link to attend will be sent to open)

Duration

Two x 90 minute training sessions.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region.

Phase

All phases.

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be virtual training sessions, delivered by an expert trainer with opportunities to explore theory and practical strategies for application.

Programme Outline

These sessions will support practitioners to understand the science and benefits of playing and learning in a natural environment and connecting with animals and living species. It will offer both underpinning scientific theory and practical application to enable staff to understand to develop an understanding of how nature can help us to maintain positive mental health.

Registration

Please complete the https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUQjhFVjlOV1pMV1FQVzcxSkhPRlhUMVpRMS4u

Delivery method

This is a virtual training session delivered by Dr Coral Harper (Trauma Informed Schools UK) through the Zoom Platform (please note you will not need to download the Zoom app to access. A link to attend will be sent to open)

Duration

This training session will last three hours.

Target Audience

This training session is suitable for all members of staff and those who work within or support the education sector across the ERW region.

Phase

All

Language of Delivery

English. Accompanying materials will be bilingual

Programme Format

This will be virtual training session, delivered by an expert trainer with opportunities to explore a whole school approach to being trauma informed.

Programme Outline

A growing number of children are presenting with attachment difficulties following exposure to trauma. This training session will give participants the opportunity to understand what being trauma informed means and how it can impact on the wellbeing of the whole school.

Registration

Complete this short form to register - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5kx9MjiqRKJhOjQLjvKKn739UNUFXVklKRzNPNVpOMlRDV1FYS1ZQTlNHTC4u

and a link will be sent you ahead of the training.

Please contact dylan.williams@erw.cymru with any questions.

Physical Literacy and the Health and Well-being AoLE

Date

Primary Schools - Dates TBC

Secondary Schools - Dates TBC

Start time/Duration

Part 1 - 2 hours

Part 2 - 3 hours

Delivery method

MS Teams

Target Audience

Schools leaders, Health and Wellbeing coordinators and PE coordinators

Phase

All phases

Language of Delivery

English and Welsh

Program format

Workshops

Program outline

The training is in 2 parts:

Part 1 : Physical Literacy Awareness Training

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

• Articulate the need for change in our relationship with physical activity and sport

• Recognise how individuals’ physical literacy journey impacts on their relationship with physical activity and sport

• Begin to understand how the concept of physical literacy can shape and influence our experiences of physical activity and sport

Part 2:

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by a physical literacy journey and how we can contribute to the PLJ of children, young people, and adults with whom we interact

• Articulate the rationale behind physical literacy and consider how it can influence policy, behaviour, and practice

Registration

Primary link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUNVZWTks2QktFNlZONFRCNURXRTk1SEw2UC4u

Secondary link : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ug4_TzS3ZEGUCRtgHRR5k-1-mAZnBgNEip5TgnEHJztUMDFURERJWEswSDJTTDE5V0lDNFQ2VzY5Qi4u